A country is founded with force, and a country is governed with letters.
In fact, the Ningrong Jia family had already begun the layout in the generation of Jia Daihua and Jia Daishan.
First, Jia Jing, who was talented in reading, was admitted to the imperial examination, and then Jia Min, the legitimate daughter of the Rongguo Mansion and the most noble daughter in the capital at that time, was married to Tan Hua Lang and Lin Ruhai, a famous family in Gusu.
In order to let the Jia family walk on two legs, the old man even lowered his stature and went to the door of Li Shouzhong, the Imperial Academy's sacrificial wine, and proposed to marry Li Shouzhong's eldest daughter Li Wan for Jia Zhu.
Jia Zhu was amazingly talented, and his reputation as a young talent resounded throughout the capital. Unfortunately, God was jealous of talented people. Not long after Jia Lan was born, Jia Zhu fell ill...
When Jia Zhu died of illness, there were two people who cried the most. One was his wife Li Wan, and the other was Master Sheda who was imprisoned at home.
Why? Because Jia Zhu was the only person who had hope to reorganize the Jia family at that time.
It is a coincidence that not long after Jia Zhu died of illness, Jia Min also fell ill. Before Jia She could react, Yangzhou sent a letter of mourning.
At that time, Rongguo Mansion seemed to be trapped in a confusing quagmire, unable to escape life or death.
When the last hope was shattered, Master Pardon's heart died. From then on, the pardoned Master went wild, either playing with women or on the road to playing with women, until Jia Cong suddenly changed his gender, giving him hope again.
"Brother Cong, is this really okay?"
There was a reason for Li Wan's worry. After Jia Zhu died of illness, Master Pardon made the decision and went to the Li family, hoping that Li Wan would remarry after the period of filial piety.
Not only were the old lady and Mrs. Wang extremely opposed to it at first, but what Mr. Pardon didn't expect was that Li Shouzhong almost kicked him out without a broom.
Li Shouzhong even wrote a letter to Li Wan, asking him to stick to the door and not to think about anything else. Since then, the Li family rarely visits, and the relationship between the two families seems to have fallen into a strange situation.
Said to be in-laws, the relationship is not even as close as other families.
Li Wan has not seen his father for three years. It is not surprising that he has such thoughts.
Seeing this pitiful little woman in front of him, Jia Cong secretly cursed the damn world and the cannibal ethics.
He patted his nephew's head and put a smile on his face: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I mentioned this to my uncle. He also misses his grandson, so how could he disagree? Not to mention my second uncle, Brother Lang If I can get the top prize in the examination, I will be a proud ancestor!"
After a night of wind and rain, winter came, and a few leisurely days passed by in a hurry. Tomorrow was the day of marriage in Yuan Chun. The pardon master had abandoned his military duties in the Beijing camp and took leave at home to prepare for the visit.
Since the third day of October, the palace has sent many maids to stay in the Provincial Palace. Officials from the Ministry of Rites kept shuttling between the courtyard and the two mansions. Their anxious look made Jia Cong very funny.
"Brother Cong, what are you looking at?"
Baoyu finally escaped from Master Zheng's study today and ran to the side door of Rongguo Mansion to get some air.
Outside the side door is a small alley, and to the east is Huifang Garden of Ningguo Mansion. Half of Huifang Garden was included in the Provincial Family Garden, and Jia Cong was sitting on the stone steps outside the side door basking in the sun.
Baoyu followed Jia Cong's gaze and saw that two officials of the Ministry of Etiquette in green robes were directing the palace maids and the chamberlains to rehearse the ceremony of visiting relatives.
The red-faced official seemed very anxious and kept yelling at the palace attendants who made mistakes.
Jia Cong smiled and said: "I'm studying!" Chinese website
"study?"
Puff puff...
The young man Mingyan wiped the non-existent dust on the stone steps with his sleeve, and Baoyu sat down next to Jia Cong.
He asked doubtfully: "Study what?"
"You're late. The court dance prepared by Taichang Temple just now is very beautiful. The procedures prepared by the Etiquette Department are boring!"
The dancing of pretty young ladies was much more interesting than the cumbersome etiquette formulated by the Ministry of Etiquette. Jia Cong wanted to shout and recruit those dancing palace ladies back again.
Not to mention that it was okay, but when he heard that there was a beautiful palace dance just now, Baoyu suddenly felt that he had missed a hundred million.
Looking at Jia Cong resentfully, he sighed and booed for a long time.
At this time, the side door of Ningguo Mansion opened, and a beautiful figure appeared in Nuan
Under the sun, Baoyu immediately stood up, his big face full of smiles.
"But... Brother Rong's wife!"
This face-faced dog is really funny and irritating, and just now I almost shouted out the name of the human breast in front of everyone.
Jia Cong also stood up, but he didn't run over like Baoyu, he just stood quietly in front of the door and waited.
Qin Keqing didn't come alone, there was a handsome and slightly feminine young man beside him.
"Third uncle, this is Brother Zhong, my brother. The ancestor said the day before yesterday that he would take him to Rongxi Hall for her to meet him if he had an opportunity."
Qin Zhong also observed the etiquette and followed Qin Keqing in bowing to him: "Qin Zhong pays homage to his third uncle..."
"Get up, we are all one family, no need to be polite."
Jia Cong didn't discriminate against Qin Zhong because of the description in the original work. He behaved much better than Baoyu. He was shy but abided by etiquette, unlike Baoyu...
This Yangou looked at her crazily again, probably still thinking that such a beautiful person must be a boy!
"Brother Bao, hurry up and go to Rongxi Hall to inform the old lady."
Jia Cong reminded him, but the guy actually waved his hand in annoyance: "Oh, we are all a family, what else are you reporting? I will take Brother Zhong over right now..."
"What Third Uncle said is that I need to trouble Second Uncle Bao to tell him first. Brother Zhong is already eleven years old, so he has to avoid taboos."
Qin Keqing's gentle persuasion was indeed more effective than Jia Cong's reminder. Baoyu suppressed the irritability in her heart and finally walked back to the house step by step.
Jia Cong could hear his mumblings, which were nothing more than annoying rules and so on.
The girls in the mansion often play in the Rongxi Hall. Qin Zhong is eleven or twelve years old and a foreigner. This damn etiquette cannibalism, but it should be avoided and must be avoided.
Jia Cong held his forehead and sighed: "Hey, Brother Bao's temper is really annoying..."
"Uncle Bao Er, hasn't it always been like this? I think this is good, at least it will make life easier and faster."
Qin Keqing is really a flower of interpretation, able to dispel the embarrassment invisible at any time.
Jia Cong put aside the embarrassment just now and led the two of them inside while chatting about home affairs.
Previously, Qin Keqing wanted Qin Zhong to come to the Jia family to study. Jia Cong personally went to Master Jing and got permission. The Qin family has prepared the apprenticeship ceremony and plans to send Qin Zhong after the marriage.
Through a few simple conversations, Jia Cong has roughly figured out Qin Zhong's character.
This was a talented person, and Qin Ye was very strict in his discipline, probably too strict, which made him cringe.
This is not like a boy at all, he is too introverted, just like a little girl, no wonder...
Alas, there are some things I can't say right now. I have to find time to have a good chat with Qin Keqing.
When the three of them arrived at Rongxi Hall, Baoyu had been waiting outside the gate for a long time.
"Hurry up, I've been waiting for a long time."
As he said this, he reached out to pull Qin Zhong. Jia Cong had to cough twice, but Baoyu turned a deaf ear and pulled Qin Zhong in, who was blushing.
Both Jia Cong and Qin Keqing smiled helplessly.
When he was about to go in, he saw the almost invisible little maid Ruyi running over beside him, saying that a noble man was waiting for him in the front yard.
After the two said goodbye, Jia Cong came to the front yard, and the nobleman who was looking for him turned out to be the fourth prince Liu Hong.
"I came to you to escape..."
Liu Hong did not come alone, he also brought the little princess Liu Chun.
The little girl is only three years old. Her big eyes are staring at Jia Cong. This man looks so familiar...
She stretched out her hands to Jia Cong, which surprised Liu Hong. My little sister lost her mother when she was born. Except for him, the fourth brother, even the fifth brother would hide when they teased her.
Liu Hong tentatively put his sister on the ground and saw Liu Chun slowly walking towards Jia Cong.
When Jia Cong leaned over and picked him up, Liu Chun leaned into Jia Cong's arms.
"It's strange, Chun'er doesn't even pay much attention to Xiaowu on weekdays.
! "
Jia Cong also didn't know whether to laugh or cry. His little sister Xichun was also close to him. Could it be that he was born with a talent for attracting girls?
"Fourth brother...why did you bring Princess Chun'er out?"
When Jia Cong asked, Liu Hong smiled bitterly and replied: "Don't mention it, the emperor and the emperor are having a quarrel. I can't help anyone. Fortunately, I came to you to hide. As for Chun'er, Xianmu and Concubine are busy preparing. I’m going to have a wedding tomorrow, and Concubine Yang is busy with things in the palace, so she sent me off from Yikun Palace early in the morning.”
The little princess was a poor person. She usually stayed in the Imperial Concubine Palace. When Yang had something to do, she would be sent to Fengzao Palace. As for the other concubines, Yang was not at ease.
Jia Cong lifted the little princess high. The poor child was still young. How could a royal daughter be so valuable?
"Fourth brother, let's go and play in my courtyard."
There are often people coming to the front yard, and it is not as comfortable as your own small yard when there are so many people.
"Why did your Majesty get into trouble with the Saint again?"
Liu Hong followed Jia Cong to the small courtyard. On the way, he looked around at the exquisiteness of Rongguo Mansion, chatting with Jia Cong at every turn.
He curled his lips and said, "It's funny, this time it's actually the emperor's grandfather who was stubborn. He's going to go hunting in Tienwang Mountain in a few days. The emperor's grandfather insists on following him."
ha? The old man still has trouble moving, so why are he running away?
Jia Cong was dumbfounded, and after thinking about it for a moment, he laughed dumbly: "That's normal, the saint always loves to be lively, so if he is left alone in the palace, he can't stay still."
Liu Hong nodded and continued with a dumbfounded expression: "I think so too. In fact, the emperor also understands this. But the imperial doctor said that the emperor should not be tired right now, and the weather is getting colder. What if something happens then? manage."
Jia Cong could understand the emperor's concerns. The old man's illness had finally improved, and he was in the critical period of recovery. How could he dare to make any more troubles?
However, if you recuperate and recuperate, your illness will heal faster if your mood improves. There is no way to say this, so let the two supreme beings figure it out on their own.
"Ouch!"
After hearing the sound and recognizing the person, the two kittens on top of the big cat that was playing in the yard ran out and rubbed against Liu Hong's legs.
This is my No. 3 poop shoveler. I haven’t seen him for a few days. Please pamper him quickly.
"Cat!"
The little princess's eyes lit up, she pointed at the little kitten on top of the big cat's head, and said in a milky voice: "Cat, cat, cat..."
A head appeared on the doorframe of the courtyard door. It suddenly looked at the little princess held by Liu Hong and Jia Cong with flashing eyes, and its mouth dropped.
The third brother actually hugged another girl, how wronged he was!
"When did Sister Xi come?"
Jia Cong was a little confused. Didn't the nuns from the palace call several girls to practice the process of welcoming the guests? Why is there still this little one left?
"Fourth brother, she is my little sister, the legitimate daughter of Ningguo Mansion, the fourth girl in the family. Sister Xi, this is the fourth prince, please come and greet me."
Hearing Jia Cong's reminder, Xichun temporarily put aside her grievances and bowed her knees to perform the Wanfu salute: "Greetings to Your Highness, Your Highness, may you be blessed with peace and prosperity."
However, Liu Hong did not need to avoid the five-year-old girl, but took the initiative to say hello.
He helped him a little and said with a smile: "Just call me fourth brother. Get up quickly..."
As he spoke, he took off the jade pendant hanging from his waist and handed it to Xichun.
Xichun did not answer, but turned his attention to Jia Cong.
"Fourth brother is rich, sister Xi can just take it."
Jia Cong helped Xichun take it and put it carefully in Xichun's purse. The prince's jade pendants all have specific patterns, and they might be able to help Xichun ward off disaster at some point.
Xichun thanked Liu Hong again, and then whispered to Jia Cong: "The nuns in the palace are so scary. My feet hurt when I stood. Sister Lin helped me speak and ran out."
Since there are no other female relatives in the yard, it is more convenient.
He welcomed Liu Hong into the small courtyard and went straight into his room to rest. The little princess is two years younger than Xichun. Xichun has the opportunity to be a sister. The grievance of having her brother taken away from her just now has long been thrown into the corner. With the little princess and the elder
The cats and kittens started playing.
The fire in the room was already burning, and it was warm and cozy. There was a thick blanket on the ground, and the two little girls sat directly on the ground, having a great time playing.
Liu Hong was a little envious of Jia Cong's ease in the courtyard, and said with emotion: "Recently, I have been tormented by the people of the Ministry of Rites. The ritual procedures are so complicated and rare in the world. I think it is much more troublesome than when the emperor ascended the throne."
"That's for sure. His Majesty was ordered to do so in a critical situation and kept everything simple."
Jia Cong's tea-making skills were taught by Dai Yu. Every move showed everyone's style and made Liu Hong feel relaxed and happy.
He handed a cup of tea to Liu Hong: "Speaking of the erection of the East Palace, the fourth brother's marriage should be prepared, but why haven't I heard about the selection of a concubine?"
"Why do you bring up these troublesome things?"
Liu Hong showed a hint of irritation on his face and said bitterly: "I came to you just to avoid these troublesome things. You are not allowed to mention these things today."
Jia Cong understood. It seemed that the pressure on the second generation of the emperor was greater than he imagined. If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. The future Prince of the East Palace has already begun to bear the upcoming responsibilities.
The Crown Princess, Crown Prince Liangdi, etc. will all be tools to maintain the rule of the country. Love and love have gradually left him. Can you not be upset?
Things like those in movies, TV shows and female videos in previous lives, where brothers were at war over a woman and the country was unstable, would never happen in Daxia.
If there is such a woman, she will never survive for a day and will be secretly eliminated by the Supreme Emperor or the Emperor.
Cruel, but extremely correct.
"By the way, Brother Cong, I have something serious to tell you."
Liu Hong put aside the troubles in his heart and changed the subject: "Master Wei sent me a message, saying that it will be his seventieth birthday in a few days, and he invited me to attend a banquet at his home..."
Jia Cong marveled at the old man's generosity and nodded: "I also received it. When I visited two days ago, the Grand Prime Minister gave me the post directly."
Liu Hong looked at the two little girls having fun on the ground, lowered his voice and said, "It's normal to pay birthdays, but I heard that Master Wei is planning to attack the Kong family when the time comes. Is it true?"
"It's half true and half false. My husband is going to do something big, and he's going to do it with me!"
Jia Cong did not hide anything. He leaned into Liu Hong's ear and began to whisper: "The Grand Prime Minister is preparing for the New Deal. He plans to first untie the shackles that bind the literati..."
The reason why the Supreme Emperor chose Wei Qinghe to preside over the cabinet was mainly because the old man did not belong to any party in the court, but he had friends all over the world, and he had enough prestige and energy to stabilize the court.
Moreover, in the eyes of the Supreme Emperor, Wei Qinghe had a stable temperament and would not be like a young man who would always shout about changes in the nature, such as the changes in the sky, the laws of the ancestors, and the words of the people.
But in fact, in Wei Qinghe's heart, there was always something on his mind.
He is a true descendant of a poor family. The country has been at peace for a hundred years. Many of the rules established by Taizu when the country was founded are no longer in line with the current situation.
If Daxia does not change the law, in fifty years the people will have no fields to cultivate, the court will have no gifts to receive, and the army will have no soldiers to use...
A hundred years from now, Great Xia will surely fall into the same trap as previous dynasties. War will break out all over the world, and the Central Plains will be in chaos again. Maybe the Han Dynasty will be overthrown in a matter of seconds.
He had been keeping this matter in his heart before because the two saints were coming to court at that time and the court was unstable.
Now the saint is gradually retiring and the emperor is in charge of power. He himself is already seventy years old. If he doesn't go crazy, he will have no chance.
Even if in his hands, the New Deal can only be the beginning at best, the old man also intends to set an example and a rule for future generations.
Jia Cong analyzed for Liu Hong: "If my guess is correct, the Grand Prime Minister is preparing to build momentum for the New Deal in advance, and at the same time he also wants to recruit a group of useful talents for Fourth Brother!"
ah?
Liu Hong was a little frightened, and he waved his hands subconsciously: "What do I do to recruit talents? My father is in his prime..."
His father has just taken charge of the government, and he himself has not yet officially become an adult.
As the crown prince, what did he do to recruit talents?
Even if he becomes the crown prince, he can't recruit someone to him so early. If he is provoked by someone with intentions, wouldn't it be a disaster if there is a rift between father and son?
"Fourth brother, where are you thinking? Have you forgotten that the Grand Master has another identity? He is your teacher, the Crown Prince of Daxia!"
Jia Cong was dumbfounded by Liu Hong's reaction, and had to explain: "The day before yesterday, the Grand Prime Minister told me that the East Palace was about to be established, and the Fourth Brother could not have even a few useful people under his command. And His Majesty told him personally. Now, let him find you a few talented people among the young officials to serve in Zhan Shifu."
There are only three or two big cats and kittens in Zhan Shifu, and the emperor feels that those in the court are all old officials.
After much thought, the emperor still planned to let Wei Qinghe choose a few talented young people among the people, just like he trained Jia Cong, and let Liu Hong train them himself.
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